Cognitive Decline & Memory Service Clinic

The Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS) is a specialist diagnostic service that aims to assist people experiencing changes to their memory and thinking.

Clinical service overview

CDAMS provides diagnosis and assessment of the psychological, medical and social difficulties associated with memory changes. It aims to provide information and advice on management and referral to other services as appropriate.

CDAMS does not provide ongoing treatment or case management.

A CDAMS assessment involves medical and allied health consultations. This may include an initial home visit followed by medical and neuropsychological assessment in the clinic.

We also welcome phone enquiries to discuss potential referrals or an existing referral. Referrals are triaged depending on priority.

Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent to the Emergency & Trauma Centre.

To refer a patient to a community service either:

complete the Service Coordination Tool Template (SCTT) and submit electronically, or

complete and fax your SCTT referral form to Caulfield Access Unit

Consider making referrals for chronic conditions indefinite.

Once a referral has been received, a Care Coordinator will phone the patient to discuss their needs and organise appropriate services. The Care Coordinator will provide the patient with their phone number. Patients are encouraged to contact the Care Coordinator if they have any concerns.